The Washington Commanders, the No. 6 seed, faced off against the No. 3 seed Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday night, aiming for their first playoff victory since 2005. The game was tied at 10 at halftime and remained close in the second half. In the final moments, a 37-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez secured a 23-20 victory for Washington. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels showcased his talent, completing 24 of 35 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns, along with 36 rushing yards on 13 carries. After the we win, the Commanders’ social media team posted a simple four-word message: “Next stop: Motor City,” as they now prepare for their NFC Divisional Round clash with the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions. The two teams did not meet during the regular season but are both known for their potent offenses. Washington ranks fifth in the league with 28.5 points per game, while Detroit leads the NFL with 33.2 points per game. The game will kick off in Detroit at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
